2004-01-13
What do we hear in these sounds? The confidence and ease that only years of experience can give.A scar of the big name AAA artists making contributions to Dar's 5th album (John Popper, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, John Medeski) might lead one to believe that Dar has decided to venture the alternative-folk-jazz road. On the contrary, these offerings are generally played close-to-the-vest to fit within the context of Dar's songs. It's still a showcase of her songwriting abilities, not a free for all.
MARK ERELLI
Hope and Other Casualties
Various Artists
Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo
Jack Radcliff & Al Oliveira
Two Hot to Handle
Burnell Pines
Till The Day I Die
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez
Red Dog Tracks
RICKIE LEE JONES
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
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